Katie Muth

Katie Muth is a Democratic member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who represents the 44th District. Her district includes portions of northeastern Chester County and southwestern Montgomery and Berks Counties.

Katie Muth
Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 44th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2019 (2019-01-01)
Preceded byJohn Rafferty Jr.
ConstituencyParts of Chester, Montgomery, and Berks Counties
Personal details
Born (1983-09-20) September 20, 1983
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Trevor Muth
ResidenceRoyersford, Pennsylvania
Alma materPennsylvania State University (B.S.)
A.T. Still University (M.S.)
ProfessionAthletic Trainer, Adjunct Professor
Website

Political Career

Elections

2018 election

Muth was unopposed in the Democratic primary. In the general election, she defeated incumbent Republican John Rafferty - who had represented the 44th District since 2003 - by a margin of 62,692 to 57,943 (52% to 48%). Her victory was part of the "blue wave" that increased Democratic and female representation in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Congressional delegation.

Committee Assignments

Muth sits on the following committees in the Senate[1]:

  • Finance
  • Health & Human Services
  • Intergovernmental Operations
  • State Government
  • Urban Affairs & Housing –- Minority Chair

Political positions

Muth supports initiatives such as rebate programs to decrease the burden of property taxes, along with ending increasing property taxes. She supports corporations and oil and gas industry paying more in taxes. She supports state-sponsored healthcare for all.[2]

2019 Budget Debate

During a budget debate in June of 2019, Senator Muth took the floor and read a letter from a disabled constituent who relies on the PA General Assistance Program. Throughout her reading, Republican Majority Leader Jake Corman of Bellefonte loudly raised a point of order which was not recognized by the president (Democratic Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman). The Republican-controlled Senate voted against renewing the program 26–24.[3] The video of the confrontation became popular and Muth was acknowledged on Twitter by Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Elizabeth Warren, recalling a similar incident in Warren's career.

2020 Presidential Endorsement

On November 8, 2019 Muth tweeted her official endorsement of Senator Elizabeth Warren in her bid for the presidency[4].

References
  1. "Senator Maria Collett". Senate of Pennsylvania.
  2. ISSUES & PRIORITIES
  3. Law, Tara (June 29, 2019). "Pennsylvania Senate Session Descends Into Screaming Match Over Poverty Assistance Program". Time.
  4. Cole, John. "Four SEPA Dems Back Warren". Politics PA. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
Pennsylvania State Senate
Preceded by
John Rafferty Jr.		 Member of the Pennsylvania Senate
from the 44th district
2018–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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